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Senior Manager, IT & Automation - Chemical API Development and Production (Petersburg, VA)
on-site full time manager Feb 25, 2026
About this role
country: US
all locations: [Remote]
commitment: Full- Time
department: Engineering
location: Remote
team: Software Engineer
About the Role: Location: Petersburg, VA, US (on-site)
Lead IT/OT systems staff for automation, infrastructure, security, networking, and compliance in a pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing environment
Champion cGMP compliance and regulatory requirements (GAMP5, 21CFR11)
Coach and mentor direct reports and develop a high-performing cross-functional IT/OT team
Essential Functions: Develop strategic direction for IT/OT assets, monitoring advancements in the industry
Ensure IT/OT systems available, capable, and accessible to meet production requirements
Build and develop a strong, high performing cross-functional team
Manage departmental training, development, coaching, performance, and recruitment
Collaborate with Site Leadership on workload solutions and IT/OT resource prioritization
Qualifications: Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree required
7+ years IT/OT systems management, automation, or security experience
3+ years supervisory/team leadership experience required
GAMP5, 21CFR11 compliance experience required
Pharma/chemical manufacturing background preferred
Knowledge of MES, SQL, Oracle a plus